Free class offered to help your preschooler prepare for kindergarten

Parents and their preschooler’s, ages 2–5 years of age, are invited to attend “Brain and Body Training” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center. During this class, parents will learn how to help their child focus and pay attention, prepare for school, practice social skills, and perform balance and coordination activities.

Beginning kindergarten is a big milestone for both the parent and child. Young children develop skills at an uneven rate and, as a parent, you may not always know how different games and activities can be used in daily life to help your preschooler’s social and physical development. There are many basic activities that parents can do with their preschool aged child to help prepare him/her for kindergarten.

This new interactive class will be led by the Salem Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation Team. The GEM Children’s Foundation, Regional Rehab Center, and the Community Health Education Center are sponsoring this class.

Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center is located on 2561 Center St. NE, Salem. The class is free but space is limited and advance registration is required. To register, call 503-814-2432 or visit the Community Health Education Center website.

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